Timely Tips

As ADD Moms, our lives are always busy. And since we do have ADHD, things can easily take over or get out of hand. I am always looking for ways to manage my time more effectively, so that I can feel as though things are done (for now at least) and I can relax a […]

5 Foods to ADD to Your Diet

Low levels of dopamine have been linked to ADHD, depression, trouble focusing or concentrating, low energy, and even weight gain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that helps your brain recognize sources of pleasure. Stress, lack of sleep, poor nutrition and even some medications can reduce the amount of dopamine in your body. The good news is […]

Holidays and ADHD

This Thursday is Thanksgiving here in the United States. Most of us will spend the holiday with family members we don’t see on a regular basis. For those of us with ADHD, all of that celebrating and family time can be especially difficult. Holidays can be extra stressful when you have ADHD. If you’re the […]

Shopping and ADHD; Part 2

Shopping can be an overwhelming experience when you have ADHD. It can get even worse during the holiday season when there are so many shoppers in the stores and so many decisions to make. Yesterday we talked about making grocery shopping easier; today we’re going to talk about the mall. Whether you’re doing holiday shopping […]

Treating Anxiety Naturally

Anxiety is often a symptom that occurs along with Attention Deficit Disorder. In fact, I think that anxiety is triggered by ADHD symptoms. People with ADHD tend to be forgetful, distracted, and unfocused. We may have poor social skills, and organizational and time management challenges. When you live your life like that, is it any […]

Self Care and ADHD, Part 2

In case you’re wondering, part 1 of Self Care and ADHD was written in early October about breast exams. I still think the title of this post is valid, but I didn’t want you to get confused. You know how crazy my life has been lately. I feel as though I have lost complete control […]